GTUC WELCOMES FRESHMEN

GTUC WELCOMES FRESHMEN

Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) has held an orientation programme for fresh students admitted for January intake for the 2013/ 2014 Academic year into its undergraduate and diploma programmes.

The events officially welcome new students to GTUC and also serves as a general orientation exercise to expose them to the mode of operation and other related activities on campus.

The orientation programme enables fresh students to become comfortable in their new learning environment. It also exposes them to the University’s mission, vision and values.

Students are made to understand the organizational structure of the University College and the channel through which they could have their grievances addressed.

GTUC code of ethics, rules and regulations were disclosed to the new students who were subsequently introduced to GTUC campus.

This year’s orientation was held at the Great Hall and recorded high patronage of over 300 fresh students who have been admitted into the University College to pursue degree and diploma programmes in Engineering, IT Business and Informatics.

The President of GTUC, Dr. Osei K. Darkwa welcomed the freshmen and introduced Faculty and Unit Heads who were present at the meeting.

Heads of Units took turns to expose freshmen to the functions and services offered by their respective Units.

The students also had the opportunity to listen to presentations and words of advice from some faculty members who touched on specific issues relating to academic work.

The students at the function were given the opportunity to ask questions and make constructive contributions at the end of each presentation.

Closing the event, the Vice President of GTUC, Dr. Awuah Baffour said “Take charge of your destiny and make your parents and guardians proud”. He further congratulated freshmen on their admission into GTUC, a citadel of quality technology education and entreated them to be focused.

The freshmen toured the various facilities on campus to acquaint themselves with the area. Facilities toured included the Central Administration Block, the Centre for Online Teaching and Learning (COLT), the Library, Laboratories, the Graduate School, Cafeteria and the Bush Canteen.